While you're at it, drink plenty of fluids. (You'll get some naturally in all those fruits and veggies you're eating, too.)

Fiber up. Spend more time chewing and less time reading behind those closed doors.

Suzanne Havala Hobbs is a licensed, registered dietitian and clinical associate professor in the Departments of Health Policy and Management and Nutrition in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Send questions and comments to suzanne@onthetable.net.

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